UBERCOLD

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UBERCOLD is a single player action game. It was developed by UBERTEAM and was released on June 24, 2019. It received neutral reviews from players.

A stylish parody game featuring an unconventional weapon.

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58%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

UBERCOLD features a unique gameplay mechanic where time slows down when enemies are defeated, allowing for strategic dodging and planning.
The game's vibrant, comic-style visuals create a distinctive atmosphere that adds to the overall experience.
Despite its flaws, UBERCOLD offers a fun and humorous take on the first-person shooter genre, making it worth a try for fans of dynamic gameplay.

The game is very short, with a campaign that can be completed in under 30 minutes, leaving players wanting more content.
Many players find the gameplay repetitive due to the reliance on the time-slowing mechanic, which can diminish the challenge over time.
The graphics and performance are subpar, with low-quality visuals and occasional frame drops, making it hard to recommend to gamers seeking a polished experience.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The gameplay of 'ubercold' is straightforward and relies heavily on its mechanics, which remain largely unchanged even on harder difficulty settings. Players navigate through short levels using a pistol boomerang, with slow-motion mechanics that simplify challenges rather than enhance the experience. Overall, the game lacks depth and variety, making it feel easy and repetitive.
- “Although they are different, the gameplay is essentially the same.”
- “You essentially play through a handful of short levels using a single weapon in the form of a pistol boomerang while the world has slow motion mechanics that don't really add much to the game besides ease.”
- “Unlike 'superhot', 'ubercold' doesn't have a story or plot following the gameplay, so there's nothing going for the game besides how it plays.”
- “Even on hard mode, the game is still relatively easy because of how the mechanics work.”
- “You essentially play through a handful of short levels using a single weapon in the form of a pistol boomerang, while the world has slow-motion mechanics that don't really add much to the game besides ease.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The graphics are characterized by low-quality, low-poly 3D visuals that may disappoint many gamers, as they do not meet the expectations for a visually engaging experience. While some may appreciate the style as a parody, the overall lack of polish is seen as a significant drawback.
- “In terms of visuals, this features fairly low quality low poly 3D graphics which will deter a lot of gamers, understandably.”
- “Gaming is a visual medium, and while some developers struggle with creating high quality visuals, failing to do so is a disservice to gamers.”
- “The graphics themselves are what you'd expect from a 'superhot' parody.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently described as hilarious and fun, with players appreciating its comedic elements that enhance the overall experience.
- “Hilarious.”
- “This is just fun, and a little funny.”
- “Oh yeah, it should also be funny.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The reviews indicate that the game's story is either non-existent or presented in a sarcastic manner, failing to provide meaningful context or engagement. Specifically, '[i]ubercold[/i]' lacks a narrative, leaving players with gameplay as its sole focus, unlike its predecessor '[i]superhot[/i]', which had a more compelling story.
- “The comedians give us the usual 'this game cured my cancer, saved my marriage, changed my life' story... sarcastic, but not useful if you want to know if the game is worth it.”
- “Unlike 'superhot', 'ubercold' doesn't have a story or plot following the gameplay, so there's nothing going for the game besides how it plays.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's music is notably absent, and the sound effects are perceived as low-quality, detracting from the overall audio experience.
- “There's no music, and the sound effects sound cheap.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “The music doesn't fit the game's atmosphere at all.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally considered decent, but players report significant performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “It's a decent game, but the performance is terrible.”
- “The game has great potential, but the optimization is severely lacking.”
- “I love the concept, but the frame rate issues make it almost unplayable.”